Filthy Cabbage

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Do NOT drain the fat.
  2. 2Push the beef to the sides of the pot.
  3. 3Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Then add the onions and peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. 5Add the flour and mix thoroughly.
  6. 6Add the Salt-Free Tony’s, paprika, salt, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. 7Then add the garlic and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. 8Add the chopped cabbage in batches if needed.
  9. 9Stir until fully coated in the gravy.
  10. 10Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  11. 11Simmer covered for 10-15 minutes, or until the cabbage reaches your preferred texture.
  12. 12If the sauce is too runny, cook uncovered for a few minutes.
  13. 13Serve hot with rice, or just smash it by itself.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 large head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Salt-Free Tony’s (or Cajun/Creole blend)
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • red pepper flakes, to taste

Equipment

large potDutch oven

Tips

  • Do NOT drain the fat from the ground beef.
  • If you like bigger chunks of bell peppers and onions, that's fine.
  • If the sauce is too runny, cook uncovered for a few minutes.